Baltimore Grand Prix to be the “Most Sustainable” Race in U.S.
The American Le Mans Series has been working for five years to make racing greener. The ALMS announced that Baltimore would be a new racing venue, and it aimed to be the “most sustainable” race in the U.S.
Baltimore has been talking about having a …
ANA swings to black in AprilDecember
ANA swings to black in April-December Eds: APNewsNow. TOKYO All Nippon Airways Co.
PetroChina offers INEOS $1B for a 50% share in its European refining business; two joint ventures result
PetroChina International (London) Co. Ltd. submitted an irrevocable offer to INEOS of US$1.015 billion for a 50% share in its European refining business. This business includes the refineries at Grangemouth in Scotland and Lavéra in France. The partne…
2020 – Will Toyota still be the green car leader?
An upcoming member of the Prius family
Will the Prius still be enough?
Perception matters. And when it comes to Toyota, it’s perception as the green leader has helped the automaker weather the recent storm of recalls hammering the company. But the Toyo…
Quantum awarded contract for high-capacity NGV storage systems; 500-mile range for heavy-duty trucks
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has secured a new purchase contract from a leading Utah-based natural gas vehicle integrator to supply a series of large capacity natural gas vehicle tanks for medium- and heavy-duty trucks that operate…
TAU developing software tool to improve bike sharing systems management
Engineers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel are developing a mathematical model to lead to a software solution to improve urban bike sharing systems management.
Bike sharing allows a subscriber to take a bike from one of hundreds of locations in …
VW Will Build 100 Formula XL-1 261 MPG Vehicles
Volkswagen recently tore the veil off of its 261 MPG concept vehicle, the Formula XL-1, in Qatar. It’s the third in a line of high-mileage concepts, and apparently is product ready as VW plans to sell 100 of these vehicles.
When I first posted abou…
Expert group report finds alternative fuels could replace fossil fuels in Europe by 2050
Fuel and vehicle propulsion strategy. (Source: ERTRAC) Click to enlarge.
Alternative fuels have the potential gradually to replace fossil energy sources and make transport sustainable by 2050, according to a report presented to the European Commis…
TRP Introduces New Exhaust Parts Program
TRP Aftermarket Parts announces the availability of a new line of quality exhaust mufflers, pipes and clamps for different configurations and different budgets.
Ford designates BAF Technologies as Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous fuels
Ford Motor Company has designated BAF Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF’s alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket comp…